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At this year’s London Wine Fair, SW Wines Europe, the UK arm of the renowned Schloss Wachenheim AG group, showcased its range of wine from the parent group, along with new products from its alcohol-free wine brand, Eisberg BE FREE. When we received the press release announcing their attendance at the event and their new […]
The results of the 2026 London Competitions are in and this year has been the biggest and best since launching nine years ago. The competitions have become established as important platforms for marketing and promoting new and established drinks brand from across the globe. Celebrating ten years of an annual competition that has gone from […]
Earlier this year we covered the news of Passoã’s 40th anniversary, the world’s leading passion fruit liqueur, made with real passion fruit and no artificial flavours. The tropical sweetness and tanginess of Passoã makes it extremely versatile, and it adds an attractive red hue to any cocktail. With the warmer months ahead, a Passoã-based cocktail […]
At Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine, I am delighted to introduce Jonathan Cooper, the MD of Sheffield-based The Unlearning Company, who has written an article on the subject of productivity, which is very much in the news. Drawing on his extensive experience in the food industry, including production engineering and training and development roles, his business […]
Data released by the British Beer & Pubs Association (BBPA) reveal that when pubs close there is a significant rise in loneliness, which is now on a par with peak pandemic levels of isolation. Their research found the one-in-three people become lonelier after losing their local and with more than 2,000 pubs having closed since […]
Warwickshire Gin Company is one of the first producers in the country to offer authentic ready-to-drink gin and tonics, available in 250ml cans, based on two of their award-winning gins: Leamington On Parade and The Philosopher’s Daughter. Leamington On Parade is a lightly spiced gin infused with with Ceylon tea, cinnamon and hibiscus, and is […]
We’re delighted to announce that we are an official media partner to the 2026 London Spirits Competition, organised by Beverage Trade Network. This year the competition is set to be the best yet, building on the eight previous seasons, which have provided producers and brand owners the chance to expand their distribution network, increase their […]
Rawlings Group recently announced a new partnership with two established leaders in the brewing industry: Niche Solutions and Carbonation Techniques. These strategic alliances will reinforce Rawlings Group’s position as a key player in the brewery sector, reinforcing their commitment to providing cutting-edge, tailored solutions to meet the needs of UK breweries. Niche Solutions specialises in […]
A recent survey conducted by Censuswide* for wine brand, Eisberg, found that only four in 10 of Gen Zers (those born between 1997 and 2012) have ever used a corkscrew or ice bucket, as the grab-and-go mentality takes hold. The study also found that less than one fifth of respondents (18%) have used a decanter, […]
When we heard that Jennings Brewery had new owners and was going to start making beers again, we made some calls and arranged an interview with Chris France, the company’s new MD. The Cockermouth-based brewery, which closed in 2022, was purchased for an undisclosed sum by two local business owners, Kurt and Rebecca Canfield. I […]
